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Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here’s what it …

(9 days ago) WebStudies show that health misinformation on social media has led to fewer people getting vaccinated and more lives lost to COVID-19 and other life-threatening …

https://theconversation.com/health-misinformation-is-rampant-on-social-media-heres-what-it-does-why-it-spreads-and-what-people-can-do-about-it-217059

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How Social Media Amplifies Misinformation More Than Information

(2 days ago) WebBy Steven Lee Myers. Oct. 13, 2022. It is well known that social media amplifies misinformation and other harmful content. The Integrity Institute, an advocacy group, is …

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/13/technology/misinformation-integrity-institute-report.html

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Infodemics and misinformation negatively affect people’s health

(4 days ago) WebHowever, not all effects of social media have been negative during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight reviews reported positive outcomes, and some found that …

https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/01-09-2022-infodemics-and-misinformation-negatively-affect-people-s-health-behaviours--new-who-review-finds

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How To Recognize Health Misinformation on Social Media - The …

(6 days ago) WebA tool kit released by the U.S. Surgeon General recommends using phrases like, “I understand,” and “it’s so hard to know who to trust,” rather than shutting someone …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/16/well/health-misinformation.html

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As Covid-19 Continues to Spread, So Does Misinformation About It

(8 days ago) WebBoston Globe, via Getty Images. Nearly three years into the pandemic, Covid-19 remains stubbornly persistent. So, too, does misinformation about the virus. As …

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/28/technology/covid-misinformation-online.html

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Many Americans still struggle with health misinformation, new poll

(5 days ago) WebPeople who relied on Newsmax, OANN, Fox News or social media for their health information were more likely to have heard at least one of the five false Covid-19 …

https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/22/health/health-misinformation-poll/index.html

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Fake News: Medical Quackery Enters a New Dimension

(Just Now) WebBut today’s proliferation of false information has become more blatant and deliberate, with people being fed fake news from channels and social media platforms …

https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/fake-news-medical-quackery-enters-a-new-dimension

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Poll: Most Americans Encounter Health Misinformation, and Most …

(3 days ago) WebSimilarly, 54% of those who use social media for health information and advice at least weekly say they have heard at least one of the false COVID-19 and …

https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/press-release/poll-most-americans-encounter-health-misinformation-and-most-arent-sure-whether-its-true-or-false/

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COVID-19-related misinformation on social media: a systematic …

(3 days ago) WebFalse health recommendations (e.g. alkaline diet or drinking wine), falsehoods related to health management, hoaxes falsely attributed to public health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8164188/

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Prevalence of Health Misinformation on Social Media: Systematic …

(3 days ago) WebThe MeSH terms were social media AND health (ie, this term included health behaviors) AND (misinformation OR information seeking behavior OR …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7857950/

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Health-related fake news on social media platforms: A systematic

(8 days ago) WebSommariva S, Vamos C, Mantzarlis A, et al. (2018) Spreading the (fake) news: exploring health messages on social media and the implications for health …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14614448211038762

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A New Application of Social Impact in Social Media for …

(3 days ago) Web1.1. Impact of Fake News on Public Health. Fake news concerning health on social media represents a risk to global health. The WHO warned in February 2020 that …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7177765/

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KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll Pilot

(Just Now) WebAt least two-thirds of adults say that Congress, President Biden, the U.S. news media, and social media companies are not doing enough to limit the spread of …

https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/poll-finding/kff-health-misinformation-tracking-poll-pilot/

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Is it safe to get health advice from influencers? Psychologists and

(8 days ago) WebSharpen your media literacy skills. Playing science-backed games, including the Spot the Troll Disinformation Quiz and Bad News, can reduce your chances of …

https://www.apa.org/topics/journalism-facts/false-health-information

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Here Are the Most Shared Fake Health News Stories of Last Year

(5 days ago) WebSocial media helped fake health news stories to spread like a disease online in 2019. Published: Jan 10, 2020 01:09 PM EST. Chris Young. 4 years ago. 29 …

https://interestingengineering.com/culture/here-are-the-most-shared-fake-health-news-stories-of-last-year

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Study reveals key reason why fake news spreads on social media

(3 days ago) WebUSC study reveals the key reason why fake news spreads on social media. The USC-led study of more than 2,400 Facebook users suggests that platforms — more …

https://today.usc.edu/usc-study-reveals-the-key-reason-why-fake-news-spreads-on-social-media/

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Social Media and How to Overcome Fake News in Health

(2 days ago) WebFake news and misinformation on health issues are not new; however, they are on the rise. At the same time, evidence also indicates that social media helps …

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-99680-2_33

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Health misinformation is rampant on social media—here's what it …

(1 days ago) WebCitation: Health misinformation is rampant on social media—here's what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it (2023, December 13) retrieved 10 …

https://phys.org/news/2023-12-health-misinformation-rampant-social-mediahere.html

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Social media harms teens’ mental health, mounting - Science …

(8 days ago) WebThe concern, and the studies, come from statistics showing that social media use in teens ages 13 to 17 is now almost ubiquitous. Two-thirds of teens report …

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/social-media-teens-mental-health

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The catch to putting warning labels on fake news

(7 days ago) WebThat figure dropped to 16.1 percent of false stories that had a warning label attached. However, the researchers also saw the implied truth effect take effect. Readers …

https://news.mit.edu/2020/warning-labels-fake-news-trustworthy-0303

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The Truth About the Birth Control Misinformation Flooding Social …

(2 days ago) WebAccording to Tamika Auguste, MD FACOG, OBGYN and the chair of Women’s and Infant Services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the first thing to …

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/the-truth-about-the-birth-control-misinformation-flooding-social-media

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Mission Health clears up confusion surrounding cancer center …

(Just Now) WebASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Mission Health is working to clear up some confusion surrounding claims that have been made on social media about a cancer …

https://wlos.com/news/local/mission-health-cancer-center-claims-false-rumors-social-media-medical-oncology-practice-confusion-ask-13-answers

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The impact of fake news on social media and its influence on …

(3 days ago) WebSocial-media platforms have contributed to the spread of false news and conspiracy theories during the new coronavirus pandemic. When analyzing the …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8502082/

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Influencers promote raw milk despite FDA health warnings as

(1 days ago) WebNew fears over possible impact of bird flu on humans 04:06. On May 7, health influencer Paul Saladino, M.D.. posted a video to his X account that promoted feeding …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bird-flu-raw-milk-influencers-fda-warning/

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Health council warns over false information - The Royal Gazette

(2 days ago) WebThe Bermuda Health Council issued a warning today over false information distributed on social media. A spokeswoman said: “It has come to our attention that …

https://www.royalgazette.com/health/news/article/20240514/health-council-warns-over-false-information/

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Social Media Judge Says Algorithms, Peer Pressure Hard to Divide

(4 days ago) WebMaia Spoto. A California state judge considering whether school districts can sue social media giants for student addiction said Monday that it’s hard to tell whether …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/social-media-judge-says-algorithms-peer-pressure-hard-to-divide

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False claim Truth Social platform was shut down Fact check - USA …

(4 days ago) WebThe claim: Truth Social was shut down on May 3. A May 3 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims former President Donald Trump's social media platform …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2024/05/07/donald-trump-truth-social-platform-shut-down/73597244007/

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Is Social Media Big Tobacco 2.0? Suits Over the Impact on Teens

(6 days ago) WebMay 14th, 2024, 10:36 AM PDT. Is social media to blame for the decline in teen mental health? Hundreds of lawsuits argue they are. But can the claims get past …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2024-05-14/is-social-media-big-tobacco-2-0-video

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W.W. Grainger Suit Says Aetna Drained Health Plans, Hid Misdeeds

(Just Now) WebIndustrial supplier W.W. Grainger Inc. filed a lawsuit saying Aetna Life Insurance Co. mismanaged its self-funded health plans by approving false and excessive claims …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/employee-benefits/w-w-grainger-suit-says-aetna-drained-health-plans-hid-misdeeds

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A Deadly Infodemic: Social Media and the Power of COVID-19

(3 days ago) WebThe Role of Social Media. Recognition of social media’s power to propagate fake health news came well before COVID-19, notably surrounding topics such as …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8812140/

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There’s no way to be a perfect parent CNN

(2 days ago) WebMonitor your social media use Social media has some benefits: It keeps us all connected, it’s fun, and it’s a healthy escape in small doses. But it also has downsides.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/13/health/parent-burnout-wellness/index.html

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Lawsuit against Meta asks if Facebook users - Associated Press …

(9 days ago) WebFILE - Meta’s logo is seen on a sign at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., Nov. 9, 2022. A lawsuit filed Wednesday, May 1, 2024, against Facebook …

https://apnews.com/article/meta-unfollow-lawsuit-section-230-ethan-zuckerman-02d05e2c7ea05a373e35d14cfd770aeb

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IRS warns taxpayers they may be scam victims if they filed for big

(9 days ago) WebHousehold employment taxes: Taxpayers “invent” fictional household employees and then file Schedule H (Form 1040), Household Employment Taxes, to …

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-warns-taxpayers-they-may-be-scam-victims-if-they-filed-for-big-refunds-misleading-advice-leads-to-false-claims-for-fuel-tax-credit-sick-and-family-leave-credit-household-employment-taxes

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Fake news, disinformation and misinformation in social media: a …

(3 days ago) WebSocial media outperformed television as the major news source for young people of the UK and the USA. 10 Moreover, as it is easier to generate and disseminate …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9910783/

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India Battles Fake News as Election Heads to Halfway Mark

(8 days ago) WebOn Tuesday, the Election Commission of India ordered social media platform X to take down an animated video posted online by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-06/india-battles-fake-news-as-election-heads-to-halfway-mark

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